June 8th bulletin - St. Brendan the Navigator

 Pentecost Sunday
June 8, 2014
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Holy Spirit Praye r
Come, Holy Sp irit,
Fill the hearts of your fa ithful
And enkindle in them the fire of your
love.
Send forth your Spirit
and they s hall be crea ted
And you shall renew the face of the
earth.
O, God, who has instructed the
"Come, Holy Spirit!" Yes, in any
hearts of your fa ithful
discernment of God's call, we
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
need to call on the Holy Spirit to
Gran t tha t by the sa me Holy Spir it
come to fill and inspire us. Do
We may have a right judg ment in all
we think to call on the Holy
things and ever more rejoice in his
Spirit? Pentecost reminds us to
do this not just on one feast
during the year . . . but every
consolations.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
day. It has been reported that Saint John Paul II prayed the Holy Spirit prayer each day of
his life beginning at age 13. Why not keep a copy of this prayer with you – in the car, at
your bedside, at your desk – and begin this prayerful routine for you and your family?
FOR DETAILS REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS - PLEASE VISIT WWW.STBRENDANSATL .COM
, Pastoral
Staff
Church phone: 770-205-7969, fax: 770-205-5040
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C.
Rev. Fr. Juan Guerra, L.C., Parochial Vicar .......
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon .........................
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Deacon ……………
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon ...............................
Sandy Spera, Pastoral Associate, Spanish Liaison
[email protected] ........... ext 42
[email protected]........ ext 12
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] .................
[email protected] ................. ext 27
Faith Formation Staff
Don Conklin, Dir. of Faith Formation
Margaret Frain, Dir. of Youth Faith Formation …
Monica Plew, Faith Formation Coordinator …….
[email protected] …….……ext 40
[email protected] ................. ext 33
[email protected] ………….. ext. 26
Pastor............................................................
or 678-822-1357
Lisa Lively, Youth Min. - Edge/LifeTeen ...........
Nicole Stone, Asst. Youth Min. – Edge/Life Teen
Stacy Applegate, Youth Min. Coordinator ……
Julie Lahey, Dir. of Preschool & MMO
Denise Abreu, Asst. Dir. of Preschool & MMO...
[email protected] …………… ext 13
[email protected]………….. ext 13
[email protected]…….. ext. 13
[email protected]…………… ext. 20
[email protected] ................. ext 29
Liturgy & Music Staff
Lynne Sterritt, Director of Music ..
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Director of Liturgy
[email protected] ..............
[email protected]
ext 43
Administrative Staff
Laurie Johnson, Business Manager...................
Kelle Russo, Parish Life Coordinator ……………
Luisa Rubio, Registrar .......................................
Julie Williams, Accounts Payable Bookkeeper….
Laura Myers, Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper ..
Susan Shirley, Communications Coordinator.......
[email protected] ............
[email protected] ………….
[email protected] .................
[email protected] ............
[email protected] ...............
[email protected] .............
ext 31
ext 41
ext 15
ext 21
ext 21
ext 14
[email protected] ...........
[email protected].............
ext 11
ext 10
Mary Ann Mallon, Parish Secretary ......................
Elba Banderas, Receptionist.................................
Arthur Senecal, Special Projects……………........
[email protected].............. ext 19
or 678-551-3363
Mac McKinney, Coordinator of Maintenance ................................................................ 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers, Maintenance ....................................................................................... 404-313-2330
Emergency Contact Information
Sacramental Emergencies requiring the presence of a priest: 678-224-8448
AA: Bob W. 404-308-6556 or Kathie M. 404-219-4055 Al-Anon: 404-687-0466
Good Samaritan Emergency Assistance Hotline: 770-205-2324
Mass Intentions & Altar Flowers
Please contact the parish office to reserve a date for a special Mass Intention or Altar Flower donation.
Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
4633 Shiloh Road Cumming, GA 30040
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church as fully
initiated Christians are invited to participate in a
formation program that begins each fall. For more
information,
contact
Don
Conklin
at
[email protected] or 770-205-7969, ext.
40.
Confirmation
Confirmation takes place in the tenth grade with
preparation during the 9th and 10th grades. Teens are
prepared by attending Faith Formation classes,
retreats and by doing works of service. For more
information, please contact the Faith Formation office
at ext. 13.
Counseling Services
Holy Family Counseling Center 678-473-7972
Providing Psychotherapy from a Catholic worldview.
Catholic Charities of Atlanta can provide affordable
counseling services for families or individuals. Please
contact their confidential intake/appointment line at
404-920-7725.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers can provide one-to-one care to
people experiencing a difficult time in life. If you wish
to speak to a trained Stephen Minister, please
contact
Ed
Bell
–
770-887-9491,
[email protected].
Marriage Preparation
Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage are to
be made at least six months before an anticipated
wedding date. Please contact Fr. Juan at ext. 12.
Engaged couples who have already completed the
preparation and scheduled a wedding should contact
our Wedding Coordinator, Maureen Weeks, at 404668-8494 or [email protected] with any
questions.
Baptism
Please contact Luisa Rubio at ext. 15 for detailed
information. Parents must be registered in the parish,
practicing the Catholic faith and attend a baptismal
preparation class. These classes are held monthly.
Spanish speaking families, please contact Sandy
Anointing of the Sick / Communion to the Sick or
Homebound
In the event of serious illness, or sacramental
emergency requiring the presence of a priest, please
call our Sacramental Emergency call answering
service at 678-224-8448.
Specially trained Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are available to bring Communion to
those who are sick or homebound. Please call the
parish office.
Faith Formation
Our Faith Formation program is
dedicated
to
providing
quality
programs that meet the needs of all
our parishioners. From preschool to
adults,
we
offer
catechetical
instruction that is based on the
Catechism of the Catholic Church,
the Scriptures and Church Tradition.
Please contact the Faith Formation
office, ext. 33, for more information.
First Reconciliation / Communion
First Communion / Reconciliation
typically takes place in second grade
with the preparation beginning in first
grade. Preparation includes meetings
and workshops for parents and
working with children at home with
materials provided by the Faith
Formation department. All this is
done in concert with our regular Faith
Formation program. For information
contact the Faith Formation office,
ext. 33.
St. Joseph Food Pantry
Food distribution every Wednesday,
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every
Friday during the school year from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (No new
registrations on Fridays.) Pantry is
located in the Barn behind the
Church. Contact: Barbara Gordon [email protected]; 770-8883258.
Career / Employment Assistance is
available for those who are actively in
search of a job. Please see the parish
calendar on our website or contact
Rick
Sullivan
at
[email protected] or 678947-5205.
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
(en Español)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
1:00 p.m. (en Español), 5:00 p.m.
Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:00
p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. (en Español)
Rosary – after weekday am Mass
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Sundays at 12:30 p.m. en Español
Eucharistic Adoration
in St. Sebastian Chapel
Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. – Wednesday
6:45 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. until last
person served and
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday:
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
English and en Español
Please note that Mass times may
vary on Holy Days. Please check
the Mass Intentions page or the
website calendar.
Parish Cleaning Help Needed St. Brendan’s has scheduled some late spring-­‐cleaning efforts and help would be appreciated. Cleaning of storage facilities and closest will take place the week of June 9 -­‐13 from 9am – 1PM. Please notify Kelle Russo at 770-­‐
205-­‐7969 Ext. 41 or [email protected] if you can help or have any questions. Added benefit…everyone who helps out is sure to lose about 10 pounds in this effort! St. Brendan’s Men’s Night That Man Is You! Monday June 16, 6:30-­‐9:00 PM Join your fellow men of St. Brendan's for an evening celebrating fatherhood. Fr. James Swanson will speak about the role of the father in the family and how we, as men, can lead our families to become successful and happy. Mass at 6:30, followed by a talk by Father James, bar-­‐b-­‐que and beverages. Happy Fathers Day! Couples Celebrating 50th or 60th Anniversary in 2014 Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1964 and 1954 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday October 4th, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Saint Brigid Catholic Church. A reception will follow the Mass for the anniversary couples and their families. Space is limited. Please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to RSVP for this event and for additional information. Our Family Program Seeks ESOL Teachers The Our Family Program seeks two volunteer teachers: one for Wednesdays and one for Thursdays, from 9:15 am -­‐ 12:15 pm. We currently have other devoted teachers for this important outreach ministry that is starting its eighth year. Our current teachers have degrees in education and are either retired or are in a life situation where they can use their time and talent to help others. Classes begin for the fall semester on Monday, August 25, 2014. This is a very rewarding opportunity. Please contact Peggy Hoover. Email: [email protected]. Break Club Returns For Summer 2014! Attention all High School graduates/College students…who want some fun during summer break! Save the dates for all Thursdays this summer, beginning June 5, for meeting in the Spiritual Life Center from 7 to 9 pm. Meet with your friends and other young adults to eat, socialize, learn some real skills for college life (and beyond), engage in discussion on issues you’re facing (or will), and take time to have some fun, this summer! For more information or to help with planning, contact Michael Nelson at [email protected]. Help Needed with Eucharistic Adoration Currently there are nine (9) open time slots that need to be filled in our weekly twenty-­‐four (24) hour Eucharistic Adoration schedule: Please consider coming for an hour each week to spend time with our Lord. Sign up at: http://www.stbrendansatl.com/weekly-­‐adoration-­‐signup/ or contact Jason Morrow at [email protected]. Extended Adoration for Fortnight for Freedom The St. Brendan’s Seniors will meet for lunch at The Ridge Restaurant (1035 Turner Road, Cumming, GA 30041) on Thursday, June 19th at 11:30am. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP by Monday, June 16th to Vina and John Boehm at 770-­‐205-­‐0684 or [email protected]. Please remember a non-­‐perishable item for our Food Pantry or bring them to church. You are invited! Come and spend an hour with the Lord to participate in what the Catholic Bishops call “an extremely important time of prayer for our religious freedom”. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Brendan will be expanded during the 3rd Annual Fortnight for Freedom. Sign up on line at the parish website http://www.stbrendansatl.com/adoration-­‐signup/ or look for more information on signing up in the weeks ahead in the Narthex. Online Giving With the summer in full bloom and beaches, barbeques and outdoor activity becoming our weekend escape, we understand if you cannot make it to your home parish every Sunday. Remember, the church is open year round, 7 days a week, offering the sacraments, the Mass, the same valuable spiritual service, programs and guidance in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Therefore, we need your support year-­‐round. Please consider on-­‐line giving! It’s safe and secure. Go to www.stbrendansatl.com and select the Online Giving “basket” to sign up today! Thank you! Eucharistic Congress 2014 -­‐ Come join us and thousands of other Catholics on Saturday, June 21! Let's follow Fr. Matthew's call to "Go" by representing St. Brendan's at this year's "Go and Make Disciples" -­‐ themed celebration of our Catholic faith at the GA Int'l Convention Center. Register for bus transportation or order your t-­‐shirt at the information desk now. Cost is $10/person for bus ride and $10/shirt. For more information go to www.archatl.com/congress/ or Contact Lisa Gerold, 678-­‐591-­‐
1565; [email protected], or Lisa Satory, 678-­‐925-­‐8401; [email protected], with any questions. Special Invitation for 2014 First
Communicants to participate in
the Eucharistic Congress
Archbishop Gregory invites all First
Communicants and their parents to
take part in the morning and/or
afternoon processions on June 21st for
this year’s Eucharistic Congress.
Those who would like to participate
should wear their First Communion
dresses and suits and arrive at 8:00am
for the morning procession and 4:30pm
for the afternoon. This is a special
moment for the First Communicants
and the church community, so come
and be an important part of the day.
For more information go to:
www.archatl.com/congress,
Food Pantry Needs:
Individual containers of applesauce, fruit cups, add-­‐water –and-­‐serve mac & cheese, individual cereal boxes, Vienna sausages, flip top soup, canned pasta meals, small cans of tuna with flip top lids, or individual pudding cups. Readings for the Week of June 8, 2014
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:17-19
1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Mt 5:27-32
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37
Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18
Youth Special Needs Ministry at St. Brendan’s Please join us for Mass followed by a pot luck supper on June 14, at 5:00 pm. Our parish wants to reach out to our families who have special needs children in order to begin relationships, build friendships, offer mutual support in practical and spiritual ways, seek solutions together for our children in areas of sacramental prep and faith formation, and identify ways to extend a welcoming hand to other families in the greater community, who may feel isolated and need our support. If you are interested in becoming involved in building this ministry, please contact Kristy Gamet at [email protected]. To RSVP for the Pot Luck Supper on the 14th, contact Kim Hedzik at [email protected]. On Becoming Catholic Summer Inquiry Sessions Don Conklin: 770-­‐205-­‐7969, ext. 40, [email protected] June 8, July 20 and August 17, 9:15 – 10:45 am Are you an adult seeking Confirmation in the Catholic Church…but you have questions? Basic Catholic beliefs and practices and moral teachings will be explored and the process and schedule for RCIA will be explained. Those interested will be invited to begin the process in September for a deeper study each week, and full initiation into the Church at Easter Vigil. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions. FYI - June 21/22 – Corpus Christi Sunday – Incense and
Benediction after all Masses.
Blue Mass -­‐ Thursday, June 26, 6:00 pm Mass All parishioners and friends of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church are cordially invited to join local first responders from around the county for a special Mass. Our church community will pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve. Before Mass, uniformed law enforcement officers and public safety officials should gather outside the church for the solemn processional into St. Brendan’s. Short reception following. Prayers for the Sick
Each week we pray for those who are ill and those who have requested our prayers. If you would like to have yourself or a family member included in our bulletin prayer list, please contact the parish office at 770-­‐205-­‐7969 or email [email protected]. For a variety of reasons, privacy included, we can only accept requests from a member of the immediate family (parents, children, aunts/uncles, siblings, etc.). Names will run for 3 weeks and then must be resubmitted by emailing [email protected]. Please include the name of the sick, your name and your relationship to the individual we will be praying for. Our newly reorganized list debuts, below, this weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. Mass Intentions
Monday
9(Jun
8:30/AM
Cecilia/Houck/(L)
Tuesday
10(Jun
8:30/AM
Bernice/Arvidson/(L)
6:00/PM
Enrique/Pérez/(L)
8:30/AM
Eddie/Jourdan/(L)
by#Laurie#&#Lyle#Johnson
by#Luisa#Rubio
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Wednesday
11(Jun
7:00/PM
Thursday
12(Jun
8:30/AM
6:00/PM
Friday
13(Jun
8:30/AM
6:00/PM
Saturday
14(Jun
8:30/AM
5:00/PM
7:00/PM
Sunday
15(Jun
7:30/AM
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Consuelo/&/Andrea/Figueiras/(L)
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Gina/Teresa//Ellis/(D)
by#Mary#Hall
Guillermo/Duann/(L)
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Roberto/&/Elia/Delgado/(L)
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Edilio/&/Emma/Torres/(L)
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Michaela/Cecala/(L)
by#The#Duke#Family
Chester/Piech/(D)
by#Gladys#Ogle
For/the/People/of/Our/Parish/(L)
11:00/AM
William/Van/Smoorenburg/(D)
by#Fr.#Matthew#Van#Smoorenburg
Miguel/Rueda/(D)
by#Flor#Rueda
Father's/Day/Novena/
1:00/PM
Ulises/Delgado/(D)
5:00/PM
Juan/Viteri/(D)
9:00/AM
by#Francisca#Delgado
by#The#Banderas#Family
If#you#would#like#to#request#a#Mass#Intention#for#your#loved#one#please#
contact#Elba#Banderas#Ph#770>205>7969#Ext.#10#or#at#the#Reception#Desk
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
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Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
DOMINGO DE PENTECOSTES
8 DE JUNIO, 2014
MISA AZUL
JUEVES 26 DE JUNIO, 6:00PM
INVOCACIÓN AL
ESPÍRITU SANTO
Ven, Espíritu Santo,
llena los corazones de tus fieles
y enciende en ellos el fuego de tu
amor.
Envía tu Espíritu y todo será creado.
Y renueva la faz de la tierra.
Oh Dios, que has iluminado
los corazones de tus hijos
con la luz del Espíritu Santo;
haznos dóciles a sus inspiraciones,
para gustar siempre el bien
y gozar de su consuelo.
Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor.
Amén.
RENOVACION CONYUGAL
Les invita a su Taller de Parejas el próximo
21 de Junio en el Salón Social aquí en San Brendan. El Taller cubre temas sobre comunicación de pareja y cumple con los requerimientos de Preparación Matrimonial.
El Director Espiritual es el Padre Jesús David Trujillo Luna, Vicario Parroquial de la
Iglesia Inmaculado Corazón de Maria, en
Atlanta. Para información y registros llame al
(678)363-3079.
NUESTRA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
EN LA SEGUNDA LECTURA DE
HOY, SAN PABLO LES RECUERDA
A LOS CORINTIOS: “HAY DIFERENTES DONES, PERO EL MISMO
ESPÍRITU; HAY DIFERENTES MINISTERIOS PERO
UN MISMO SEÑOR.” ¿CÓMO ESTOY UTILIZANDO
YO MIS DONES PARA EL BIEN COMÚN?
Acompáñenos el Sábado 21 de Junio a participar en el Congreso Eucarístico con toda su
familia. La entrada al congreso es gratis!
Camisetas del Congreso tendrán un costo
de $10 por persona. Transporte redondo al
Congreso $10 por persona. Aparte su espacio en el autobús y ordene sus camisetas
con las voluntarias al final de todas las Misas. Informes con la Sra. Maria Elena “La Abuela” a la salida de la Misa.
El Arzobispo Gregory invita a quienes hicieron su Primera Comunión este año y a sus
padres, a ser parte de la procesión de la
mañana y/o de la tarde del Congreso Eucarístico el 21 de junio de este año. Quienes
deseen participar deben vestir sus trajes de
Primera Comunión y llegar a las 8:00am
para la procesión de la mañana y a las
4:30pm para la procesión de la tarde. Éste es un momento especial para quienes acaban de hacer su Primera Comunión y para la
comunidad de la Iglesia, así que nos encantaría que vinieran e hicieran parte importante
de este día. Para más información visite:
www.archatl.com/congress
Venta de Comida HOY
a la salida de la Santa Misa.
Los fondos recaudados benefician
al Ministerio de la
Adoración Nocturna
Todos están cordialmente invitados a participar en la Misa Azul para celebrar juntos en
la Eucaristía a todas las persona que sirven
en nuestra comunidad, tales como Bomberos, Policías, y personal de los primeros
auxilios de las ambulancias. Recordar a
aquellos que han caído, y apoyar a quienes
sirven día a día en nuestro Condado. Tendremos una breve recepción posterior a la
misa.
REGISTROS DEL CATECISMO
2014-2015
Las Formas para la Matriculación del año escolar 2014-2015
se encuentran disponibles a la
entrada de la Iglesia. Por favor
tome una forma por familia.
Para información sobre los diferentes programas ofrecidos, llame a Mónica Plew al (770) 2057969.
NUESTRA FAMILIA
Programa Nuestra Familia invita a todas las
damas de nuestra comunidad de habla hispana para que participen en su programa
2014-2015.
Las candidatas deben comprometerse a
asistir a clases un mínimo de dos días a la
semana. El horario de clases es de lunes a
viernes de 9:30 a.m. a 12:15 p.m. Todas las
clases las enseñan nuestros Voluntarios de
San Brendan.
Si desea mas detalles, por favor llame a
Elba Banderas al (770) 205-7969 antes del
15 de Junio. Las entrevistas se llevaran a
cabo durante los meses de Junio y Julio.
Sandy Spera, Ministro Pastoral
[email protected]
(770) 205-7969 ext. 27
Oficina Parroquial:
Elba Banderas, Recepcionista
(770) 205-7969 ext. 10
Misas en Español:
Sábado (Vigilia) 7:00pm
Domingos 1:00pm y Miércoles 7:00pm
Mónica Plew, Formación de Fe
[email protected]
(770) 205-7969 ext. 26
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
Lunes a Jueves 9:00am-4:00pm
Viernes 9:00am-1:00pm
Confesiones:
Sábados 9:00am y 3:30pm
Martes 4:30pm y Miércoles 5:30pm